- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Metropolitan High School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Metropolitan High School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009005809
👥 S:T ratio 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metropolitan High School (the) earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools.
- #29 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 96.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Metropolitan High School (the) has class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metropolitan High School (the) ranks #29 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009005809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Metropolitan High School (the) grew from 154 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 360009005809 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 6.4:1 · 96.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
Metropolitan High School (the) grew from 154 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Metropolitan High School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 214
Ps 214
814 students
- Ps 47 John Ran
Ps 47 John Randolph
789 students
- Ps 195
Ps 195
713 students
- Ps 196
Ps 196
662 students
- East Bronx Aca
East Bronx Academy for the Future
654 students
- This school 172
Metropolitan High School (the)
172 students
What this shows Metropolitan High School (the) reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metropolitan High School (the) compares
Metropolitan High School (the) is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.4:1 | ▼ 46% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.8% | ▲ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in New York - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.7%
African American 37.8%
Two or More 2.3%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Metropolitan High School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Metropolitan High School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metropolitan High School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metropolitan High School (the)
How many students attend Metropolitan High School (the)?
Metropolitan High School (the) has 172 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan High School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan High School (the) is 6.4:1, which is 46% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 59% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Metropolitan High School (the)?
96.8% of students at Metropolitan High School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metropolitan High School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Metropolitan High School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metropolitan High School (the)?
Metropolitan High School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Metropolitan High School (the) rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Metropolitan High School (the) ranks #29 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #12?
Besides Metropolitan High School (the), New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), and Ps 195 (713 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.